Don't Re-Caulk Yet! Remove Old Baseboard Caulk First.

The Sneaky Drafts That Haunt Our Homes (and My Own Kitchen!) We’ve all been there with home repairs, right? You’re sitting on the couch, enjoying a quiet evening, and suddenly, a shiver runs down your spine. You check the thermostat, it’s fine. You close the window, it’s already shut. But that persistent, icy whisper of a draft keeps finding you. For me, this unwelcome guest became all too familiar when I renovated my kitchen a few years back. After all the dust settled and the new flooring installation was complete, I started noticing it – a subtle but annoying chill creeping in, particularly near the exterior walls. ...

November 16, 2025 · 8 min · Mike Johnson